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entertainment1 year ago

2 Live Crew Rapper Brother Marquis Dies at 58

Brother Marquis, a member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. His death was announced by the group on social media, and no cause of death has been revealed. Marquis, born Mark D. Ross, joined the Miami-based group in 1986 and was known for his role in their landmark obscenity case. The group's frontman, Uncle Luke, paid tribute to him, highlighting their contributions to hip-hop culture and ongoing legal battles over their music rights.

music1 year ago

2 Live Crew Rapper Brother Marquis Dies at 58

Brother Marquis, born Mark Ross and a member of the controversial rap group 2 Live Crew, has died. Known for their sexually explicit lyrics, 2 Live Crew sparked debates about race and artistic freedom in the 1980s and '90s. The group faced legal challenges, including a landmark obscenity trial in 1990, but were ultimately acquitted. His death was announced on the group's social media, with no cause or location provided.

entertainment1 year ago

2 Live Crew's Brother Marquis Dies at 58

Brother Marquis, a key member of the influential and controversial rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. Known for his work on iconic albums like "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," which faced legal battles over obscenity, Brother Marquis was a significant figure in the Miami bass style of hip hop. His death appears to be due to natural causes, though the exact manner has not been revealed. This follows the 2017 death of 2 Live Crew co-founder Fresh Kid Ice.

entertainment1 year ago

2 Live Crew's Brother Marquis Dies at 58

Brother Marquis, a pioneering rapper from the controversial Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 58. Known for their explicit lyrics and legal battles over obscenity, 2 Live Crew made history with their 1989 album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be." The group faced arrests and legal challenges but ultimately contributed to the legal precedent for commercial parody as fair use. Marquis, whose real name was Mark D. Ross, continued to influence the music scene even after the group disbanded.

entertainment1 year ago

2 Live Crew Rapper Brother Marquis Dies at 58

Brother Marquis, a member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. The cause of death is currently unknown. Luther "Luke" Campbell and other members of the group have expressed their condolences and plan to continue their efforts to reclaim their music catalog in his honor. 2 Live Crew was known for their controversial 1989 album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," which was initially deemed legally obscene but later overturned by the United States Court of Appeals.

music1 year ago

2 Live Crew's Brother Marquis Passes Away at 58

Brother Marquis, a longtime member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. His death was confirmed by the group's official social media accounts and their manager, with sources indicating it appears to be from natural causes. Marquis, born Mark Ross, joined 2 Live Crew in 1986 and contributed to their success with his witty lyrics. He later pursued solo projects and reunited with the group for more music.